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Childhood vaccinations, and vaccines in general, are that hot-button topic that just won’t go away. After all, parents always want to do what is best for their families. They hear about vaccine-related injuries, possible adverse reactions, or potentially harmful ingredients, and they want to know if vaccines are really safe.
Fair enough.
Most media and doctors assure the public that the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccination and others are completely safe; however, not every doctor agrees. In fact, there are books from naturopathic doctors, and even some medical doctors, that explain the adverse effects, questionable ingredients, and the many reasons people may choose an alternative vaccine schedule.
Many people question the overloaded vaccination schedule imposed upon children. According to the most recent vaccination schedule from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 11 different vaccinations are recommended in the first two years of life, including the MMR vaccinations. Following that, several vaccinations are recommended for teenagers and adults. One or two doses of the MMR are even recommended for adults between the ages of 19 and 55.